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Nationals recalled LHP Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse.

Solis was a key piece in the Nats' bullpen the previous two seasons, but he's been a disaster this year, posting a 14.00 ERA over nine innings while also battling injuries. He'll try for better results this time around. Fri, Aug 4, 2017 10:54:00 AM

Nationals optioned LHP Sammy Solis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Solis has surrendered 14 earned runs in nine innings of relief this season at the major league level. Brandon Kintzler, acquired from the Twins at Monday's trade deadline, is taking his spot in the Nationals' bullpen. Wed, Aug 2, 2017 03:20:00 PM

Nationals recalled LHP Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse.

Solis will likely head right back down when the Nationals call up Erick Fedde to start for Stephen Strasburg (elbow) on Saturday against the Rockies. The lefty reliever has allowed 12 earned runs in 7 1/3 innings this season at the major league level. Thu, Jul 27, 2017 09:32:00 AM

Nationals optioned LHP Sammy Solis to Triple-A Syracuse.

Solis had allowed eight earned runs in just three innings of relief since his return from the 60-day disabled list on July 1. The 28-year-old left-hander will try to get himself right in the minors. Thu, Jul 13, 2017 12:08:00 PM

Depth Charts

Nationals catching prospect Raudy Read has been suspended 80 games without pay for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Read, 23, tested positive for Boldenone, a drug that is on the list of banned PEDs under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension will be effective at the beginning of the 2018 regular season. Read hit 17 homers with a .767 OPS for Double-A Harrisburg in 2017 and received a September callup to the Nationals after his minor league season was completed.

Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports believes that there's "virtually no chance" Daniel Murphy will be ready in time for Opening Day.

The Nationals haven't said as much yet, but everything points in that direction. Murphy has been able to take batting practice and field ground balls, but has yet to play in any game situations. Expect Howie Kendrick to fill in for him at second base until the veteran second baseman is ready to return.

Adam Eaton went 2-for-2 with a walk in Monday's game against the Marlins.

Easing into Grapefruit League action as he completes his recovery from last May's knee injury, Eaton has now reached base in four of his first five spring plate appearances. Barring a setback, Eaton should be ready for next week's opener, hitting atop the Nats' lineup while manning left field.

Nationals placed RHP Joe Ross on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Ross underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery last July and will miss the majority of the 2018 season. This move cleared out a 40-man roster spot for veteran reliever Joaquin Benoit, who was officially signed to a one-year, $1 million contract on Wednesday morning.

Glover was shut down upon arriving to camp due to right shoulder inflammation and he hasn't put it behind him just yet. If this sounds familiar, it should. Glover went down with a sore shoulder last June and failed to make it back. Opening Day would appear in question right now.